Occupational Therapist/ Hand Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Hand Therapist is responsible for the delivery of quality hand therapy services in accordance with the patient’s plan of care for outpatients with hand therapy needs.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a therapy diagnosis prior to intervention. Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and occupational therapy treatment required.
• Provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Help to restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and improve performance of functional activities.
• Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
• Perform manual therapy, direct therapeutic exercises and activities. Provide patient education, neuromuscular education, orthotic fabrication, and wound care services.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
• Discharge patient from occupational therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Maintain confidentiality of Personal Health Information (PHI) in accordance with company Policies and State and Federal laws, including OHSA and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform job in accordance with all company safety practices.
• Collaborative, self-directed team player with a can-do attitude
• Able to carry a full-case load with complex post-operative patients.
• Proficient in the understanding of the anatomical structure of hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow
• Skilled in Orthotic fabrication (thermoplastic, delta), manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, wound care and modalities for the Upper Extremity including shoulder
• Other duties as assigned.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

$35-50 Per hour

• Opportunities for internal training and development
• Monday – Friday work schedules
• Close working relationships with seven upper extremity surgeons working within the same office suite/ building.
• Collaborative environment: OCC employs 20+ Occupational Therapists, more than 80% of which are CHTs. Each location has several OTs per office.
• Continuing Education: Hand Surgery Associates has a non-accredited hand therapy fellowship program. Therapists have the option to conduct didactic sessions with our fellow. Continuing education benefits are offered to salaried employees.
• 1:1 Patient Care: Therapists are scheduled with one patient at a time. Evaluations are scheduled for 60 minutes, and most follow up visits are scheduled for 30 minutes.
• Therapy aides: Aides are available for assistance if wanted.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Graduate from an approved school of Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the NBCOT for Occupational Therapy
• Current state licensure from Colorado DORA.
• Current BLS certification within 60 days from hire.
• Ability to use computer to enter patient documentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• CHT certification preferred
• Three of more years of hand therapy experience
• Experience with EMR a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical clinical office and exam/procedure room environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and other conditions common to clinical settings
• Frequent standing, typing, moussing, and reading paper and electronic documents
• Ability to file and track documents and data, both in written and electronic form
• Able to frequently stoop, lift carry and push/pull 15 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds
• Hours of business are Monday – Friday from 7AM- 6PM
• Flexible work schedule